Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department

Clinical Social Worker, Emergency Department at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

Clinical Social Workers in the Emergency Department at Boston Children’s Hospital provide trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions and case management to address social and psychological needs of patients and families. They perform biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and collaborate with healthcare teams and community providers to support patients facing issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, and social determinants of health. Their role involves advocacy, counseling, and the development of safety plans within a fast-paced hospital environment requiring strong clinical skills and cultural sensitivity.

Position Summary/Department Summary:
Boston Children’s Hospital’s acclaimed Social Work Emergency Services team responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout inpatient services. We are seeking a per diem social workers to our Emergency Services (ED) team!

• Responds to social needs and issues in the Emergency Department and throughout the inpatient services.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and other specialized trauma assessments.
• Provides trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions on behalf of patients and families.
• Screens and assesses patients for needs regarding social determinants of health.
• Provides case management and advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community providers on behalf of patients and families.
• Provides brief, solution-focused interventions and develops safety plans with patients as needed.
• Uses techniques including motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment to support patients and families
• Provides crisis intervention and problem-solving support as needed.
• Provides information, referrals, and counseling relative to child protective needs, intimate partner violence, end of life needs, community violence, substance use/abuse, mental health concerns, and homelessness.
• Provides education, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families as needed.
• Communicates effectively and proactively with various healthcare professionals and team members.
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families

• A master’s degree in social work

• Previous medical social work experience highly preferred
• Strong clinical skills and experience with various therapeutic modalities.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.
• Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued!).

Keywords:

clinical social work, emergency department, biopsychosocial assessment, trauma-informed care, case management, crisis intervention, mental health, patient advocacy, healthcare collaboration, social determinants of health